For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,382 students in the neighborhood of East Side Capistrano, Oceanside, CA.
The neighborhood of East Side Capistrano, Oceanside, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.27, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Side Capistrano, Oceanside, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-8700
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Laurel St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4200
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
823 Acacia St.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 966-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 901-7170
Gr: 12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side Capistrano, Oceanside, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side Capistrano, Oceanside, CA include Mission Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Sidepistrano, Oceanside?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Sidepistrano, Oceanside.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Sidepistrano, Oceanside?
the neighborhood of East Sidepistrano, Oceanside public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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